Offshore Wind Energy America Must Lean into the Wind on Clean Energy
This week, the Washington Post called America’s pursuit of offshore wind energy a “tortured process” mired in uncertainty and challenges. While that is one way to describe it, National Wildlife … Continue reading
Momentum Growing for Maryland Offshore Wind
Yesterday, more than 80 Marylanders crowded into a standing-room only hearing for the Maryland Offshore Wind Energy Act of 2013. The House Economic Matters Committee hearing was the latest show of public … Continue reading
Next Step? A Clean Energy Jobs Race to the Top
Empowering states to capture clean energy opportunity I know I’m not alone in feeling growing anxiety about the changes to the natural world I’ve seen in my lifetime, or in … Continue reading
Weekly News Roundup – December 14, 2012
Want to know what National Wildlife Federation was up to this week? Here is a recap of the week’s NWF news: Offshore Wind Developers, Environmental Groups Reach First-of-Kind Agreement to … Continue reading
A Whale of a Tale for Offshore Wind Power
The past few months have been full of exciting news for supporters of offshore wind energy in the U.S. First, NWF highlighted in a report this fall the huge progress by many states. Weeks later, we saw a renewable energy lease issued off of Delaware, followed recently by news of the first-ever competitive sale for offshore renewable energy leases off the coasts of Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Virginia.
Sandy’s Mandate: Time to Get Serious About Clean Energy
In the aftermath of superstorm Sandy, it is more important than ever for Americans to rethink our energy choices. Devastating extreme weather events are becoming far too common, with tragic … Continue reading
Offshore Wind Necessary to Combating Climate Change
This is a guest blog post by Chelsea Harnish, Energy Program Manager for Virginia Conservation Network. The most substantial long-term solution for combating climate change is to power our homes and businesses … Continue reading
Weekly News Roundup – September 14, 2012
Want to know what National Wildlife Federation was up to this week? Here is a recap of the week’s NWF news: New Report: A Turning Point for Atlantic Offshore Wind … Continue reading
Offshore Wind Energy in New York…Coming Soon!
Over 100 people gathered on Long Island this week for an update on “Offshore Wind in 2012” at a conference National Wildlife Federation cosponsored with several local groups including Renewable … Continue reading
Weekly News Roundup – July 27, 2012
Want to know what National Wildlife Federation was up to this week? Here is a recap of the week’s NWF news: NWF Applauds New Solar Energy Plan July 24 – … Continue reading
Flocking to Clean Energy: Conservationists Unite Behind Offshore Wind
Hundreds of conservation and public health groups, Atlantic coast elected officials and businesses are joining together to send a loud and clear message to the Obama administration: We’re united behind … Continue reading
Little State Making Big Progress on Offshore Wind
Growing up in the Ocean State, I spent the majority of my summer by the beaches of Narragansett. My grandmother had a beach house on Great Island. From my grandmother’s … Continue reading